Principles and Elements of Art

(a)   is an element of art defined by a point moving in space. It can be swirly, wavy, dotted, vertical, horizontal, etc.

An element of art that is two dimensional, flat, or limited to height and width. Its a flat enclosed area.

• Shape

• Form

• Line

• Value

An element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses volume; includes height, width, and depth.

• Shape

• Form

• Value

• Color

The lightness or darkness of tones or colors. The effect of light and shade in a picture.

• Line

• Form

• Color

• Value

An element of art by which positive and negative areas are defined or a sense of depth achieved in a work of art.

• Shape

• Space

• Value

• Color

The element of art derived from reflected or absorbed light. Also referred to as Hue.

• Value

• Space

• Color

• Perspective

Choose ALL the primary colors.

• Red

• Green

• White

• Blue

• Yellow

When elements are repeated in a certain direction. It is achieved through repetition of lines, shapes, colors, and more.

• Emphasis

• Rhythm

• Balance

• Proportion

Refers to how the elements of art relate to each other within the composition in terms of their visual equilibrium. It can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial.

• Balance

• Pattern

• Perspective

• Proportion

When a motif or a design is repeated throughout the artwork.

• Visual Movement

• Proportion

• Pattern

• Balance